Gillie Da Kid Arrested For Running Drug Houses
Philadelphia born rapper Gillie Da Kid was arrested on Tuesday (Feb. 6), after authorities learned he was allegedly running two drug houses. Gillie and five associates were arrested, after authorities received a tip and searched the houses on Passmore Street in Philadelphia. Police confiscated 89 pounds of marijuana worth $404,000. All five were charged with […]
Wynters Tale: For The Love
I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me, like food or water.– Ray Charles By nature I am a […]
Gucci Mane: Lab Rat
Its a quiet night in the Z room at Sony Studios in midtown Manhattan, where various engineers and Czar Entertainment representatives are milling around in anticipation of Atlanta rapper Gucci Manes arrival. The silence is broken by a commotion at the door. Debbie, Gucci Manes full-bodied and outspoken manager, storms in with Gucci and friends […]
Boo: Birds Fly South
Mississippis place in the pantheon of Black music is well-documented. Jazz, Gospel and the Blues all trace their roots along the dusty paths and dirt roads of the Magnolia State. Hip-Hop has heard from this area in the country before. Boos brand of Hip-Hop is hard-edged, forceful and delivered with the sound and spirit of […]
Misa Hylton: You Betta Work
As a stylist to the stars, Misa Hyltons name might not be familiar, but her work is hard to forget. Lil Kims Crush on You video is ten years old, but the vivid outfits and matching wigs still maintain an influence today. Misas imaginative style and designs have been seen on Hip-Hop and R&B icons […]
Tru York (Mixtape)
Artist: Tru Life/J-LoveTitle: Tru York (Mixtape)Rating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Rodney Dugue This is a pretty cute mixtape, cover and all. Well, that’s if lime-green hyper-extended male thongs are your type of thing. Sure, the added linen strips and the blonde wig and any horrifically placed couture alignment make for a gussied premium w####. But, […]
News Feature: J. Prince, Authors, Activists, Urge Youth to Strap Up for Black AIDS Day
Days after being honored for giving back to the community by the city of Houston, James “J. Prince” Prince is leading the charge to educate youth about the importance of HIV education, prevention and testing. The Rap-A-Lot Records and Prince Complex CEO has partnered with the Pink Rose Organization, Special Treasures, The African-American State of […]
AHH Stray News: RIP Big Pun/Son Starts Rap Career, Ebro, Nelly/JD
Today marks the seven year anniversary of the death of Bronx, NY rapper Christopher “Big Punisher” Rios. Pun, born Nov. 10, 1971, died on Feb. 7, 2000 of a fatal heart attack. He is survived Liza Rios, his two daughters and his son, who now raps under the moniker “Baby Pun.” Pun’s son is signed […]
N.O.R.E. Splits With Def Jam
Rapper N.O.R.E. has confirmed with AllHipHop.com that he has severed his ties with Def Jam and will no longer record for the label. The tumultuous relationship was marked by a studio album that was never released and in the past, N.O.R.E. voiced his displeasure about the lack of promotional support of his previous projects, including […]
Rated X Vixens Team Up With Bumsquad DJ’s To Expand Network
The Rated X Vixens, a group progressive women from across the country, have joined together to create a sisterhood for women making a name for themselves in all areas of entertainment. The group, founded in 2005 by XM radio’s DJ Nina 9, represents a collective group of female managers, artists, DJ’s, writers, on-air personalities, publicists, […]
Jermaine Dupri Appointed President of Island Records New Urban Music Division
Rapper/producer Jermaine Dupri has been appointed President of Island Records Urban Music, a new division of the Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ). Dupri, who vacated his position as President of Urban Music at Virgin Records in Oct. 2006, will now oversee Island’s entire urban music operation. Additionally, he will produce artists on IDJ and the […]
Bishop Lamont: The Platinum Backpacker
On one hand you can count D.O.C., Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Eminem. On the other, you can list Lady of Rage, Hittman, and Joe Beast. Throughout his decades-long run of music mastery, Dr. Dre has pulled a lot of new artists to work with him. Some have become overnight superstars, while others waited until they […]
’48 Laws’ Author Robert Greene Working with 50 Cent on New Book, QD3 On New Film
G-Unit front man 50 Cent is putting his pen to work for his second literary endeavor. The rapper is teaming up with author Robert Greene for a new book, titled The 50th Law. The hardcover MTV/Pocket Books release will “capture and create a visible parallel between street life and corporate America standard and structure,” according […]
Rappers, Athletes Raising Funds For MLK Memorial
As Black History Month kicks into full swing, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation has issued a nationwide challenge to raise funding for the memorial to $80 Million. With current fundraising donations totaling $77 million, the foundation is challenging corporations, foundations and individuals to raise an additional $3 million during the month of […]
Remy Ma Working On Reality Show, New Albums
Bronx bred rapper Remy Ma recently revealed that she will star in her own untitled reality show, which will hit screens before the end of 2007. Remy remained tightlipped about the untitled television show, which will hit the small screen before the end of 2007. “Right I’m just in the process of getting my build […]
Rewind the Rhyme: Pharoahe Monch
Well, we’re a month into 2007 and the verdict is out on where Hip-Hop will go this year. Last year saw the South put the game in a chokehold, the return of a “retired” great, and the still brewing debate over the vital signs of the culture we love. One thing is clear though, currently […]
Rapper LL Cool J Tapped To Host 38th NAACP Image Awards
Pioneering rapper LL Cool J will host the first ever live 38th NAACP Image Awards in March, organizers announced today (Feb. 5). LL, born James Todd Smith, is a previous recipient of the NAACP Image Award and has sold tens of millions of records since launching his career in 1985 at the age of 17, […]
Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (Film)
Artist: Documentary ReviewTitle: Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes (Film)Rating: 4 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Slav Kandyba If politics has Michael Moore, then Hip-Hop-excuse me, commercial rap-has Byron Hurt. There’s hardly a doubt that the filmmaker and former college athlete had good intentions when he set out to make Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, a documentary headed […]
Lo Down & Dirty
Artist: Thirstin Howl 3rd & Rack-LoTitle: Lo Down & DirtyRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Thirstin Howl III reigned as one of the fiercest punchline rappers of the late ’90s, culminating with his Eminem collaboration “Watch Deez.” In the last five years, Thirstin’s albums have been less memorable, though released in plenty. Now signed to […]
Rick Rubin Offered Top Spot At Columbia
Super producer Rick Rubin, founder of Def Jam Records, has been offered a job as co-chairman of Columbia Records, according to an article published today (Feb. 5) in the New York Times. Rubin, 44, is acclaimed for his work with major artists such as LL Cool J, Run DMC, Beastie Boys and even Johnny Cash.His […]
